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  1. Platonic Solid

    Help Diagnose my Fuel Problem

    Maybe that's why the OEM carb to spacer & spacer to manifold gaskets are about 5/32" thick as opposed to the thin 1/32" ones that are supplied with most carb rebuild kits.
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    What Sealant to use on Thermostat Housing?

    After looking at the Permatex website, I think their High Temperature Anaerobic Flange Sealant may be the best choice for use as a gasket dressing and bolt thread sealant. Edit: Maybe the Permatex Ultra Rubber Gasket Sealant & Dressing would be a better choice since it doesn't sound like...
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    What Sealant to use on Thermostat Housing?

    An O-ring would have been nice, but that still (I assume) leaves you putting RTV on the screw threads, right? Or are the: "screw holes going through to the water passage" an exclusive 351C feature. Thanks for the Permatex 22071 tip StadEMS3. I will use that.
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    What Sealant to use on Thermostat Housing?

    I think I messed up on the 351C. I put high temp silicone on both sides of the thermostat-housing gasket and bolted it down (kinda messy, looks like crud). A few hours later (long before the silicone had cured) I added antifreeze. Now I see coolant oozing out right under the bolt heads and the...
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    Thermostat - is it necessary?

    So since my thermostat is the slightly cooler 180° version, rather than the standard 192° one, I assume I'd be wise to stick with SAE 30 weight oil for proper lubrication.
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    Thermostat - is it necessary?

    The 180° one, that took 3 weeks to get, looks like this: It really bugs me that every auto parts store in existence will give you the wrong thermostat for the 351C.
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    Thermostat - is it necessary?

    I purchased a universal radiator hose at AutoZone and removed the spring. Essentially $15 for a spring, but at least I won't have to worry about the hose collapsing now.
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    Thermostat - is it necessary?

    Well it took 3+ weeks to get the correct thermostat from Mustangs Unlimited. Apparently they're in process of moving their Connecticut store to a larger building. I removed the spring from the old lower radiator hose, but it is in sad shape. Both ends broke off and there's a very weak spot in...
  9. Platonic Solid

    LED headlights?

    A few things to keep in mind: 1. In the US, an automotive lamp must be DOT approved or it is not legal for street use. (I wonder what the legal liability is of a driver using "non-DOT" headlights - blinding an oncoming vehicle - resulting in a head-on collision... I don't think it's worth the...
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    Thermostat - is it necessary?

    Lots of good info there - Thanks Hack. I have confirmed that the restrictor plate is there. I ordered the 180° Thermostat from Mustang Unlimited which looks like this: (which seems to be the popular choice in the linked threads) The 192° one they offer looks completely different...
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    Thermostat - is it necessary?

    Dang, I'm glad I asked. The NAPA dude told me it wasn't necessary with new hoses. I became suspicious when I noticed the new hose seemed just as thin as the old one. Thanks :nice:
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    Thermostat - is it necessary?

    Cool, thanks. New 180° thermostat ordered. One more question. The old lower radiator hose has a large spring in it, which I assume is to keep it from collapsing. The new hose has no spring. Can I assume that new hoses are better (or different), thus don't need this item?
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    Thermostat - is it necessary?

    While replacing the upper radiator hose on my 73 - 351C - 2V, I discovered that there is no thermostat. The previous owner lived in CA. Though the car is never driven in winter, I assume I should put a thermostat in (I'm in CT). The standard thermostat is 192°, but I see Mustangs Unlimited...
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    mystery bumper part

    Mustangs Unlimited is picturing the wrong rear bumper guards since the ones in your diagram are much shorter. Mil1ion, do you have all the Mustang manuals? What resource do you get the D3ZZ- 17837-A (RH) and D3ZZ- 17838-A ( LH) part numbers from?
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    mystery bumper part

    I believe the only thing you have to do is replace your 73 bumper mounting brackets with 71-72 brackets. Save or sell the 73 brackets as they are not available as repro's. Naturally, you'll have to weld the holes closed that the rubber pieces mounted to. You'll probably have to remove...
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    mystery bumper part

    Your part number is correct for 73 "Bumper Guard Moldings" which are the rubber parts on the exterior of the bumper guard which looks like this:
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    mystery bumper part

    Negative. Bumper Guards are just that - Vertical chrome things that IMHO look like crud and theoretically protect the bumper. If anyone has a 73 shop manual, it will be in there. I only have the 72 which doesn't use this piece. 72 has a rubber piece on the lower front fender behind the bumper...
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    Stupid little part....

    Try calling AMK (linked above) they should be able to I.D. this part for you even if they don't carry it.
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    Why does it cost so friggin much to install a headliner?

    If your interested in tackling this job yourself (or justifying the cost for the pros), I just posted some classic mustang headliner installation tips in this thread: 1972-mustang-headliner-installation
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    1972 mustang headliner installation

    The following was copied from another poster on this forum several years ago. I'd give appropriate credit if I could remember who it was. I'm not sure exactly which year he was working on, but from my experiences with 71-73 it looks exactly right. I personally have only removed headliner, never...
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